Archive for February, 2008
Vikings Working on a Deal for Safety Madieu Williams?
It appears that the Vikings are going to be paid a visit from Bengals free agent safety Madieu Williams. Scout.com’s Adam Caplan is reporting that the Vikings are currently working on putting a deal together to present to Williams. The report states that Williams is set to be in Minnesota today and that a deal […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 29 2008Berrian in Minnesota to Sit Down with the Vikings
The Bernard Berrian 2008 Free Agency tour is set to start Friday in Minnesota when he pays a visit to the NFC North rival Vikings. Sources say that the Vikings along with possibly the Titans are two teams that right off the bat will look to grab Berrian before his tour of other teams around […]
QB Holcomb Released by the Vikings
With the Vikings continuing to be committed to Tavaris Jackson at QB, the team today announced that QB Kelly Holcomb has been released. Holcomb played just one year with Minnesota, and in three games had a QB rating of 73.1, throwing for 515 yards on 42-of-83 passing with two TD’s and one interception. At 34 […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 27 2008Williamson Trade to the Jags All But Official
The Vikings trade of wide out Troy Williamson to the Jacksonville Jaguars is official according to Yahoo Sports! The site says that the Jags are giving up a 6th round pick for Williamson, who will go down as one of the great busts in Vikings history as a first-round draft pick. The deal cannot be […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 27 2008Vikings Find a Taker in Williamson in Trade to Jags
The ongoing discussions to move Vikings wide out Troy Williamson seems to have come to a head, as the Pioneer Press is reporting tonight that the former number one pick is on the verge of being moved down South to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Williamson has been on the block for about the past week, and […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 25 2008OT McKinnie Arrested After Brawl Outside Nightclub
Bad news for tackle Bryant McKinnie, who was arrested for aggravated battery after a street brawl outside a nightclub early on Sunday. The Vikings tackle also was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest without violence, according to a police report. Authorities were called to Club Space after a fight broke out. McKinnie […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 24 2008Vikings Tell WR Williamson He’s Free to Look for a Trade
The Troy Williamson era in Minnesota appears to be over. The Vikings today told Williamson that he is free to seek a trade, a move that would end three letdown seasons with the Vikings. In those three seasons, Williamson, a former first round pick, caught just 79 passes for 1067 yards and three touchdowns. He […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 22 2008Vikings Five Needs as Pointed Out by Scouts Inc.
Defensive end — The Vikings have a solid defensive line that is excellent at stopping the run, but is somewhat average pressuring the quarterback. Both defensive ends, Kenechi Udeze and Ray Edwards, are good players, but neither is an impact pass-rusher. The Vikings have been marginal at defending the pass and a talented pass-rusher would […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 21 2008Safety Dwight Smith Released by Vikings
The Vikings today pulled off somewhat of a surprise move as they released veteran safety Dwight Smith, making him a free agent. Smith did have some issues with the teams defensive game plans, and was at time butting heads with head coach Brad Childress. “We appreciate his contributions. We’re just going in a different direction,” […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 20 2008Udeze Reportedly Has Cancer
Vikings defensive end Kenechi Udeze has reportedly been diagnosed with leukemia. According to KSTP-TV, the 24-year-old is undergoing tests and his doctors are trying to determine the severity of the cancer. It may be a couple of weeks before the test results are known. Udeze played in all 16 games for the Vikes last season, recording […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 13 2008

